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Reviews.......

“Anuradha Pal- The only Rani of Rhythm” - India Weekly, UK, 2001

“Synchronization and perfect balance coupled with wonderful tonality, clarity and immaculate presentation makes Anuradha’s accompaniment special” - Japan Times, 1998

“Anuradha Pal- breaking free of boundaries. Long ago she broke a male bastion in music…& now India’s first female professional Tabla player is poised to become so famous that she needs no introduction.”
- India Weekly, Australia, 2000.

‘‘30 most prominent women of India’ amidst a galaxy of top women Industrialists, scientists, artists and culturetti’.’
- India Today magazine, 2000

"This brilliant accompanist with the most pliable fingers in the world improvises freely and felicitously in any speed. Not for Anuradha to ever flinch in step while accompanying two hardened male performers, Shahid Parvez and Vishwamohan Bhatt, both of whom hold rhythm by the scruff." - The Hindu, 1996

“Serene and sometimes almost detached, a glint would come into her eye and her lips would purse when moving into a ferocious top gear. Then she would push the energy to explosive levels without sacrificing her uncanny accuracy.”
- Sydney Morning Herald- 1999.

‘‘Tabla Phenomenon Anuradha Pal!” - India Today, 2000.

“Anuradha Pal, the country’s celebrated Tabla player has many firsts to her credit. Apart from being the only woman to have ever mastered this difficult art from Ustad Alla Rakha, she has gone beyond her guru’s celebrity glare. Today, she stands as a woman known for her talent, her firm ethics and one who has made it big on her terms. Anuradha is that kind of fiery artist who has not only talked the talk but also walked the walk.”
- The Afternoon & Despatch courier, 2002.

“Tabla Wizard... Beyond her years” - The Tribune, 1997

'Anuradha Pal- raising the standards of Musicianship... Listen to Anuradha Pals latest offering, a four-track Tabla solo CD simply titled 'Anu', and you will be captivated by her nimble fingers executing complex rhythmic patters at great speed. The magnitude of Anuradha's spirited effort shines through every note and syllable. A true groundbreaker!!’’
- BBC Folk Roots Magazine, U.K, 1999.

‘‘Setting a New trend- With her firm nimble fingers, Anuradha has asserted a place for herself in the world of music, not as a female Tabla player but as a Tabla player of the highest calibre.” - Bombay Times, 2002

“Rapturous applause ...her command over different layakaris casting a magical sway over the packed audience. Amazing knowledge, control & balance reflects in every performance. An outstanding consistent performer.”
- Punjab Kesari 2001.

“Phenomenal Talent Anuradha Pal displayed virtuosity beyond compare. Her fingers danced on the Tabla, her eyes flashed, her face spoke and her entire frame lit up as she played like one possessed.” - Midday, 1994.

“The audience matched their applause with her rhythmic magic” . - Times of India, 2001.

“Prodigy Anuradha Pal- walking the unbeaten path” - Indian Express, 1996.

“Top class musician, Anuradha has enhances the star appeal of the Tabla. The hard work she has put in, her one tracked involvement, her unwavering dedication has paid off. She has acquired the skills from top class gurus, practiced like one possessed and arrived at the age of 21.” - The Afternoon, 1994

“Anuradha Pal wows music lovers in Dallas… intense energy, vigor and clarity of beats as a result of superb training and years of dedicated practice.” - Indo American News, 1993.

“We were virtually aware of the vigor & force of Durga through Anuradha’s throbbing drums with the Kathak dancer.”
- The Afternoon & dispatch courier, 1997

“Wah Anuradha ji, wah Ustad wah!’ - Bombay Times, 2000

“Animated Tabla under her control. . .”’ - Times of India, 1995.

“Rhythmic Tabla wonder- A virtuoso par excellence” - Herald Sun, Australia, 2000

“A power packed solo performance by Anuradha. An instant rapport with the audience, delectable blend of all traditional gharanas with an individual stamp of creativity, spontaneity, & improvisation with power & clarity is characteristic of Anuradha Pal’s style.” - TheTribune, 2001.

“The energetic percussionist Anuradha Pal utilises every aspect of the Tabla’s body with the finesse of an Ustad…’’
- A.V Music Magazine, 2001.

‘‘A great musician-Anuradha held the audience spellbound. No repetition, no pause... Just a continuous flow of sound energy making a deep impact on the listeners. And she got applause, often & thunderous”.
– The Afternoon & dispatch courier, 1995.

“Fastest fingers first.” - Bombay Times, 2001

“Exceptional mastery by Anuradha on Tabla! Zakira in the making!” - Midday, 1988.

‘‘Meet Ustad Alla Rakha’s fourth son-the favourite Pal of the Tabla- Anuradha Pal’’- Midday, 2002.

‘’Marching to a different beat, her rendition keeps her audience enthralled as she plays the Tabla with a natural ease that has been honed by perseverant practice’’ - Sunday Observer, 1993.

“Anuradha steals many a hearts.” - The Tribune, 2001

‘’Heralding a musical revolution-Another male bastion stormed...” - Sunday Observer, 1996.

“Wah Ustad Wah – Anuradhaji !!” - Maharashtra Times, 2001

“Her pulse throbs to another beat.” - Afternoon, 1987.

“Her performance could well be a benchmark for women’s foray in the male dominated world of Tabla players. Hence, it is not surprising that Anuradha Pal is called the most influential female musician of Indian classical music.”
- A.V Max music Magazine, 2001